Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Vijay Shankar put up a stellar all-round show in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL 2025). Playing for the Chepauk Super Gillies in a match against the Madurai Panthers earlier today (June 28), the 34-year-old first delivered the goods with the ball, taking a three-wicket haul.
MDS
136/10
PAL
161/8
HS
80/4
MPS
79/10
Hindukush Strikers beat Mahipar Stars by 6 wickets
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PAL
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MDS
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HS
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NAM
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ASM
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ASA
16/2
PRP
80/5
Match Abandoned
ALW
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TBC
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AHWS
150/9
MUKS
141/8
Adamas Howrah Warriors beat Murshidabad Kings by 9 runs
LSKT-W
104/10
SSM-W
22/4
Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Womens beat Sobisco Smashers Malda Womens by 16 runs (D/L) method
EL-W
79/5
SKK-W
78/1
Empire Lionesses Women beat SKK Women by 5 wickets
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OCC-W
15/2
Match Abandoned due to rain
OCC-W
60/7
EL-W
61/1
Empire Lionesses-W beat Oulu CC-W by 9 wickets
Empire Lionesses-W beat Oulu CC-W by 9 wickets
SKK-W
75/1
PCS-W
69/8
SKK-W beat PCS-W by 9 wickets
SKK-W beat PCS-W by 9 wickets
PCS-W
86/7
EL-W
87/2
Empire Lionesses-W beat PCS-W by 8 wickets
Empire Lionesses-W beat PCS-W by 8 wickets
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SKK-W
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TBC
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TBC
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TBC
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TBC
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ENG-W
113/10
IND-W
210/5
India Women won by 97 runs
THUB
81/10
PCR
199/4
Phoenix Cricketers beat Thunder Cats B by 118 runs
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THN
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MB
141/7
MR
124/10
Malaysia Blues beat Malaysia Reds by 17 runs
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MB
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SOR
238/7
MINY
237/4
Seattle Orcas beat MI New York by 3 wickets
WAF
169/6
SFU
101/3
LAKR
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SOR
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TSKS
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MINY
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ENGA-W
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NZA-W
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IRSCC
149/6
ALSC
151/6
Alpine Sporting Club beat Irises Cricket Club by 4 wickets
BES
30/10
CAO
85/10
Cricket Association Of Tathangchen beat Black Eagle SAP by 55 runs
YUC
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IRSCC
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PYXI
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BES
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ZIM
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SA
418/9
PTS
53/6
AMW
57/0
Amazonian Warriors beat Piton Strikers by 10 wickets
Amazonian Warriors beat Piton Strikers by 10 wickets
IYH
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CBG
33/4
Match Abandoned
PTS
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BMB
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WTS
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AMW
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CSG
114/4
MPS
156/7
Chepauk Super Gillies won by 6 wickets (DLS method)
LKK
203/6
SMS
135/10
Lyca Kovai Kings beat Salem Spartans by 68 runs
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NRK
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DID
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TGC
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The dynamic right-hander then showcased his batting prowess by slamming an unbeaten knock of 28*(17 balls), including two boundaries and a maximum to help his side over the finishing line in a rain-curtailed match by six wickets (DLS). He also won the Player of the Match Award for his heroics. On the other hand, the Panthers slumped to their fifth loss in seven games and are placed second last with four points.
The win also helped the Gillies maintain their unbeaten run this season and extend their lead at the top of the points table with seven wins from as many games and 14 points. Having already qualified for the playoffs, the most successful side in the TNPL, the Chepauk outfit will now be gunning for a record fifth title.
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Shankar, who was bought by CSK for INR 1.2 crores during the IPL 2025 auction, has looked in good touch throughout the TNPL 2025 season which will help him raises his stocks for the upcoming IPL 2026.
He is currently the fourth-highest run-scorer in TNPL this season, amassing 237 runs in seven games at a stellar average of 79 and a strike rate touching 160s. With the ball as well, Shankar snared eight scalps with best match-figures of 3/23.
His recent form in the shortest format will definitely play a big role in setting his demands for IPL 2026. With CSK shifting their focus to younger players after a disappointing last season where they finished last, it remains to be seen if the Chennai outfit opts to retain Shankar for next season.
In IPL 2025, Shankar played six matches for CSK, scoring 118 runs at an average of 39.33 including a best score of 69*.
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